Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We are a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer. Reasons to Work at TAMUCC (opens new window) Benefits (opens new window) Holiday & Leave (opens new window) Pay Plan (opens new window) E-Verify (opens new window) Veterans Preference (opens new window) Employee Development & Compliance Services Office (opens new window) Again, welcome and thank you for your interest. Please contact us if you need assistance in applying, seeking an update on a posting, or have further questions. Phone: 361-825-2630 Email: Employment@tamucc.edu Job TitleMedical Assistant Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Health Services Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCorpus Christi, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work. Day in a life: The Medical Assistant, under general supervision, assists patients within an outpatient primary care clinic. Responsible for duties associated with opening and closing clinic. Performs minor medical procedures including vaccination, blood draws, and specimen collection. Conducts basic office-based medical tasks, answers phones, provides information about clinic and services, and schedule patients' appointments. Serves as a medical instrument technician and performs other duties as required or requested. How You Will Contribute: Assist providers (physicians and family nurse practitioners) with day-to-day treatment and medical procedures. Greet patients, ascertains the nature of their visit and direct to the appropriate area. Answers phones, provides information about clinic and services, and schedule patients' appointments. Responsible for duties associated with opening and closing clinic. Responsible for cash handling and receipts for payment of services. Prepares documentation for daily deposit. Input data concisely and accurately into the electronic medical records system for each patient. Scan documents and attach to electronic medical records. Perform minor medical procedures to gather information on blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature. Perform CLIA waived laboratory testing and phlebotomy as assigned. Perform as a member of the University Health Center and Student Engagement and Success team by participating in University functions, attending meetings, etc. Administers injections and dispenses medications as ordered by the Physician or Nurse Practitioner. Transfers specimens, documents testing and lab results in medical records, and documents other activities in the electronic medical records. Stocks patient care rooms and nurses’ stations weekly and as needed. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes medical instruments, including endoscopes. Participates in documentation of patient care. Assists with inventory, office equipment maintenance, and the organization and upkeep of central nurses’ stations. Perform other duties as required or requested including, but not limited to: Serve on committees as requested. Perform as a member of the University Health Center / Division of Student Engagement and Success Team (participate in departmental and division staff meetings; promote excellent customer service and teamwork within department and division). Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of related experience. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Certified as a Medical Assistant Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within six months of employment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing patient care in an acute care setting. Experience working in a university student health center. Salary: $14.42 - $15.84/Hourly All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.